Alaa Sawan

Chief Audit Executive

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Alaa Sawan

Chief Audit Executive

SCTDA

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
23+ years of experience
english • arabic

About

Financial strategic advisor having 23 years of experience in Corporate finance, Audit and Tax. used to work closely with startups, founders, financial institutions, private equities and family offices. The Main Offering service is as follows: 1. Financial Modelling & Financial Planning • Building custom financial models for decision-making. • Scenario analysis for different growth trajectories. • Cash flow forecasting to ensure liquidity and operational sustainability. 2. Start-up Valuation & Investment Readiness • Accurate startup valuation aligned with industry standards. • Preparation for fundraising rounds (Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A+). • Investment thesis creation for pitching to VCs and Angel Investors. 3. Fundraising Advisory & Deal Structuring • Assisting in equity & debt fundraising strategies. • Structuring SAFE, Convertible Notes, and Equity Agreements. • Guiding start-ups on financial term sheets and investor negotiations. 4. Investor Relations & Board-Level Advisory • Helping start-ups maintain strong investor relationships. • Crafting professional investor reports & updates. • Ensuring board presentations & governance meet investor expectations. 5. Financial Health Check & Growth Optimization • Identifying cost optimization and efficiency strategies. • Helping start-ups scale profitably while managing financial risks. • Developing financial KPIs & dashboards for real-time decision-making. 6. Financial strategies and sustainable Returns • Integrating financial planning and strategy into the decision-making process of a company • Aligning financial goals with the overall strategy of the organization • Setting financial goals and developing plans to achieve those goals through the effective allocation of resources. 7. Identifying and evaluating potential financial risks • Evaluating potential financial risks • Implementing strategies to mitigate and manage those risks. Focused Industry · SAAS · FINTECH · REALESTATE · AI · DIGITAL MARKETING · AGRICULTURE · HEALTHCARE

Expertise

Business DevelopmentFinanceFundraisingLegal

Mentorship format

one_to_oneadvisory_board